Vertical Gardening on CityTV

I take my tool kit on the road and share a couple of projects with fellow DIYers on CityTV. A few coconut liners and ice cube trays ...

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Key insights about video Vertical Gardening on CityTV

🌱 Vertical gardening is an excellent solution to beautify small patios by creating gardens that grow upwards.

🛠️ To build a vertical garden, one can use simple materials such as cedar fence boards, coconut liner, stucco or hardware mesh, and ice cube trays.

🌿 Coconut liner, used for hanging baskets, is repurposed to hold soil and plants in the vertical garden structure.

💧 Ice cube trays with holes drilled in them serve as a DIY slow-drip watering system for the garden.

🔩 When building a vertical garden, it's recommended to use deck screws as they are resistant to rust.

🌼 Planting in a vertical garden should be done in stages and at an angle to prevent the soil from spilling out as it's filled.

💰 Creating your own vertical garden can be significantly cheaper than buying pre-made ones, costing around forty dollars instead of four hundred.

⏰ The entire vertical gardening project can be completed in four to five hours, providing significant savings and a new gardening experience.

📖 Step-by-step instructions and additional gardening projects can often be found online or in relevant monthly issue magazines.

🔗 Projects like these emphasize repurposing and recycling materials, demonstrating sustainable and cost-effective practices.

Timestamped Summary

00:18 Introduction to vertical gardening by Linda Bodo.

00:48 Ice cube trays used as a water drip system for the garden.

01:15 Importance of using deck screws to prevent rust in the structure.

02:07 Cutting holes in coconut bark for plant placements.

03:01 Using hardware mesh to support the structure and retain moisture.

03:39 After the break: continuing with the project.

04:08 Discussion on cost savings by DIY compared to retail vertical gardens.

04:31 Next steps: Cutting holes for the plants and adding wire for support.

05:04 Assembling the drip system with ice cube trays.

06:00 Layering soil and planting at an angle to prevent spillage.

06:59 Using the ice cube tray to regulate watering the garden.

08:03 Giveaway announcement for the vertical garden and Linda Bodo's book.

08:52 Linda introduces an edible birdhouse project.

09:31 Creating a wire frame for the birdhouse and setting it with gelatin.

10:11 Crafting a roof for the birdhouse with pine cone scales and silicone.

11:14 Final steps of the birdhouse, adding perch, and setting it outside.

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Q&A

What is vertical gardening?

Vertical gardening is creating a tiny little footprint and going straight up, allowing people with the tiniest of places like small patios to have fantastic looking gardens in the summer.

What materials are needed for vertical gardening?

For vertical gardening, you'll need cedar fence boards, coconut liner, stucco mesh or hardware mesh, deck screws, and ice cube trays.

Why are deck screws recommended for constructing a vertical garden?

Deck screws are recommended because they do not rust, which is essential for outdoor garden structures.

What is the purpose of drilling holes into the ice cube trays?

The holes in the ice cube trays allow water to slowly trickle into the garden, which helps keep the soil moist.

How do you start filling the vertical garden with soil?

You start by filling it with soil only up to the first row of holes, then plant your plants, and continue layer by layer until you reach the top.

Why should plants be placed at an angle in a vertical garden?

Plants should be placed at an angle to ensure that the soil doesn't fall out and that they are packed in nicely.

How do you maintain even watering in a vertical garden?

To maintain even watering, you can use a self-drip system created by placing ice cube trays filled with water at the top of the structure, which will slowly seep water down through the garden.